The first season of the television sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine premiered September 17, 2013 on Fox and concluded March 25, 2014 with 22 episodes. The season stars Andy Samberg as childish but skilled detective Jake Peralta.
Summary Raymond Holt becomes the captain of the NYPD's fictional 99th precinct and almost immediately clashes with Jake Peralta, who's as immature as he is skilled at solving crimes. Despite their clashing personalities in their work approach, both learn to tolerate and respect each other while solving crimes, and establish the precinct's annual Halloween heist in the process. Jake's partner, Amy Santiago, repeatedly tries to ingratiate herself with Holt, as she's a fan of his work. Jake and Amy have an ongoing bet over who can get the most felonies, which ultimately ends with Jake winning. He takes Amy on a fake date but starts to develop actual feelings for her in the process.
Jake's friend, Charles Boyle, struggles in his romantic life as he has a crush on fellow Detective Rosa Diaz, who does not reciprocate his feelings. He is awarded with a Medal of Valor after he is shot in the buttocks while protecting Rosa from a criminal with a grudge against Holt. At a party thrown by Holt and his husband, Kevin, he enters a relationship with a food author named Vivian Ludley and becomes engaged to her, but the two break up when Charles refuses to move to Canada with her. Meanwhile, Sergeant Terry Jeffords struggles to return to the field after the birth of his twin daughters, but eventually overcomes his fears.
Amy begins dating her old boyfriend Teddy Wells, much to Jake's jealousy. Jake eventually uncovers a large conspiracy while investigating a civic leader with Amy and Holt's help, forcing him to go undercover for the FBI to investigate. Before he leaves, Jake confesses his feelings to Amy. Charles is shocked to find that after Jake's departure, he (Charles) slept with the precinct's sardonic civilian administrator, Gina Linetti.
Cast Main Andy Samberg as Detective Jake Peralta Stephanie Beatriz as Detective Rosa Diaz Terry Crews as Sergeant Terry Jeffords Melissa Fumero as Detective Amy Santiago Joe Lo Truglio as Detective Charles Boyle Chelsea Peretti as Gina Linetti Andre Braugher as Captain Raymond Holt
Recurring Dirk Blocker as Detective Michael Hitchcock Joel McKinnon Miller as Detective Norm Scully Marilu Henner as Vivian Ludley
Guest Pete Davidson as Steven Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Dr. Rossi Dean Winters as Detective Keith "The Vulture" Pembroke Patton Oswalt as Fire Marshall Boone Craig Robinson as Doug Judy Marc Evan Jackson as Kevin Cozner Kyle Bornheimer as Detective Teddy Wells James M. Connor as Deputy Commissioner Podolski Andy Richter as Doorman Jerry Minor as Jerry Grundhaven Joey Diaz as Sal Michael G. Hagerty as Captain McGinley Fred Armisen as Mlep(clay)nos Stacy Keach as Jimmy Brogan Kid Cudi as Dustin Whitman Adam Sandler as himself Joe Theismann as himself
Episodes
Reception Critical response The first season received mostly positive reviews, with many praising the cast, setting, and humor, although the Boyle-Rosa storyline throughout the season was criticized. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports an 89% approval rating, with an average score of 7.32/10, based on 57 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Led by the surprisingly effective pairing of Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a charming, intelligently written take on the cop show format." Metacritic gave the first season of the show a weighted average rating of 70/100 based on 33 reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
Awards and nominations
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipients and nominees Result People's Choice Awards January 8, 2014 Favorite Actor In a New TV SeriesAndy Samberg Golden Globe Awards January 12, 2014 Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine NAACP Image Award February 22, 2014 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy SeriesAndre Braugher Satellite Awards February 23, 2014 Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy Best Television Series, Comedy or MusicalBrooklyn Nine-Nine GLAAD Media Awards April 12, 2014 Outstanding Comedy Series American Comedy Awards May 8, 2014 Comedy Series Comedy Actor — TV Andy Samberg Comedy Supporting Actress — TV Chelsea Peretti Critics' Choice Television Awards June 19, 2014 Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Andre Braugher TCA Awards July 19, 2014 Outstanding New ProgramBrooklyn Nine-Nine Outstanding Achievement in Comedy Imagen Awards August 1, 2014 Best Supporting Actress – Television Stephanie Beatriz Teen Choice Awards August 10, 2014 Choice TV Actor: Comedy Andy Samberg Creative Arts Emmy Awards August 16, 2014 Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety ProgramBrooklyn Nine-Nine EWwy AwardAugust 18, 2014 Best Comedy Series Best Actor, Comedy Andy Samberg 66th Primetime Emmy Awards August 25, 2014 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Andre Braugher
References
External links at Fox